Army of the Dead marks director Zack Snyder’s return to the zombie genre since his feature directorial debut Dawn of the Dead, a remake of the George A. Romero zombie classic. The film also marks the first Snyder film not rooted in the world of DC universe since 2011’s Sucker Punch. Seeing as I think Dawn of the Dead is Snyder’s best film as a director, as well as not being the biggest fan of…
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Profile is the latest film in this new genre of thrillers that take place entirely on a computer/phone screen, following in the footsteps of such films as Unfriended, Searching, and Spree. But unlike those movies, in which the screen-sharing gimmick runs thin the longer the movie goes on, Profile is a gripping, intense thriller that never lets up and uses the screen sharing gimmick perfectly. Amy (Valene Kane) is a struggling journalist looking for a gig…
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Those Who Wish Me Dead is a testament to the superstar that is Angelina Jolie. Director/co-writer Taylor Sheridan’s latest woodsy western thriller pits Jolie deep in the Montana woods as a forest fire rages and two incredibly dangerous hitmen chase her and a boy who has secrets about their boss. It’s a simple premise reminiscent of the mid-budget thriller of the 90’s, but it’s a tense, wild ride and Jolie is front…
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I don’t know what my expectations were for John Berardo’s Initiation, but one thing I do know is that I did not expect the film to be a slasher film reminiscent of Scream 2. This is a college murder mystery. A film where a seemingly idyllic and normal college experience is turned upside down by a series of murders on the campus which leads to an unraveling of dark secrets at the university. It…
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The Saw franchise is one of the longest running horror movie franchises, spanning eight films over seventeen years. From James Wan’s claustrophobic game-changer through the numerous sequels, the Saw franchise has become synonymous for its extreme gore, unique deaths, and chaotic plots that offer up twists, flashbacks, and tales of morality. Spiral: From the Book of Saw is the ninth entry in the Saw franchise and it is unlike any Saw movie we have seen before. Though there are aspects…
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Modern technology is great until it isn’t. With just our cellphones, we have worldly access to whatever we want. You need a restaurant recommendation? Update on the latest sports scores? See what your favorite celebrity is up to? Quickly learn how to make casserole? Self-diagnose yourself with an illness? Talk to your cousin who lives across the country? You can do all of that just on your phone and much, much…
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Kevflix has always been a website about movies, with the occasional dabble into some TV. But my first love before getting into writing about movies was sports and it is something I am still very passionate about. Since I can remember, I’ve always loved sports. I have my favorites to play and watch, but I don’t discriminate against any sport. Whether something as popular as basketball or a sport so random it might not even…
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The 2021 Oscars are here and we are in for an exciting night. Though there are some categories that seem locked up, there are a number that are up in the air and there are always surprises to be had. Here are my final predictions for the 2021 Oscars. Best Picture The Father Judas and the Black Messiah Mank Minari Nomadland Promising Young Woman Sound of Metal The Trial of the…
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The Oscars are finally here! After a chaotic, unorthodox cinematic year in which we were uncertain if there were going to be Oscars given out this year, we are finally getting our annual ceremony. 2020 was an incredible year for movies, pandemic or not, and this year’s Best Picture showcases that. This is the first Best Picture lineup since 2017 that I’ve liked every nominee. I don’t necessarily love every nominee, but over half of…
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Thunder Force marks the fifth film in which Melissa McCarthy has been directed by Ben Falcone, a frequent co-star of McCarthy films and her real-life husband. As a comedic duo on screen, McCarthy and Falcone are excellent and play off each other seamlessly (the best example of this would be the airplane scene in 2011’s Bridesmaids). But as an actor-director duo, the results haven’t been as successful. McCarthy, a two-time Oscar nominee,…
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